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I saw the story of this gun several years ago in Double Gun Journal and tracked down a copy of the book. It is a GREAT READ. He was a wonderful fellow and you have a wonderful and special heirloom. MY heart is SO envious. I can't even imagine what this special rifle must have cost you.
You sir are a VERY VERY lucky man. What a testament to a special warrior. May his soul rest in peace.
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I saw where modern, paperback versions are available through Amazon. I sure would like to find one in hardcover for my collection.
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Superb rifle, superb story. To say I'm envious would be an understatement.
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Excellent! Thank you sir!
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buckstix,
A really excellent rifle and story, and a most excellent post on your part!...
jim
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Outstanding!!!! I love this stuff. What a treasure!
We banty about the term "if only this gun could sperak, I wonder what stories it would tell?"
Boys, this gun is talking and is a fabulous find.
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Great find! Congratulations.
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buckstix:
Thank you for sharing the pictures and stories about this great rifle and its illustrious former owner. And thanks for developing proper loads, so that the rifle may once more speak afield.
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Wow thanks for the story...
Wish I knew the story behind some of my old well warn..winchesters
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Beautiful rifle!! Most interesting history and story. Congratulations.
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The Sutherlands battalion must have been full of great hunters, I have a photo of your man in a battalion photo, one of only two taken. In front of him is the original owner of my .318, Brigadier MacLean!!
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Wonderful rifle, and a fantastic history. Being shot again.. Priceless.
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Is that the original finish or has it been restored? It looks absolutely stunning. I'd love to own something like that with that much history in it.
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What modern powder has the bulk,burn rate and consistency for such a large case?? Staying within the pressure parameters with enough bulk to fill the case so ignition is not a hazard or a problem and giving you the consistency for such fine regulation must have been a chore.
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Blue Dot with about an inch of 5/8ths backer rod.
OH BTW, nice rifle buckstix.
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Beautiful find and an awesome story to go along with it!
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That is as good as it gets. And here I thought I was doing good by removing the recoil pad of my Sabatti .450 and putting my purchase receipt from Cabelas and my business card in the through hole in the stock. Crap now I need to write a book AND join the damn army!
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Hoooooly Moooooly !!!
It's very hard to express my appreciation for the rifle, story, & THE MAN!!
Let me hasten to add my respect for your appreciation of the rifle AND your research of PROPER loading data.
K U D O S ! !
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Great read, a tip of the hat to you and your persistence on finding and maintaining the history of that fine old rifle! Well done!
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